Sunnufold

Preschool

Frostafold 33 / Logafold 18
112 Reykjavík

411 3900 / 411 3910
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About the preschool

Open from 7:30am to 4:30pm

Sunnufold preschool was established in 2011. It operates at two locations, Frosti and Logi, in the Foldahverfi neighborhood of Grafarvogur. The preschool has around 30 employees and serves approximately 100 children, who are divided into five groups. The groups are called Tröllheimar, Hulduheimar, Álfheimar, Mánakot, and Stjörnukot. Grafarvogur provides easy access to nearby natural areas, offering opportunities for observing diverse bird life, visiting the beach for educational trips, and exploring the forest for fun outings.

Preschool Director: Melkorka Kjartansdóttir

Want to know more?

In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities.

Philosophy

At Sunnufold, the key values are happiness, language development, play, autonomy, and health

 

The preschool's approach is informed by social constructivism, which recognizes that knowledge is created through social interactions and experiences. Children do not learn in isolation, but rather engage with materials and concepts through hands-on manipulation, conversations, and the exchange of ideas. This approach is influenced by theories of many notable educators and thinkers, including John Dewey, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Maria Montessori, and Ellen Key. There is a famous quote from Dewey: “learning by doing”. Modern theories have been updated to reflect the emphasis on social learning, and "learning by doing with others" is now seen as a more accurate description of the group educational experience offered in preschools like Sunnufold.

More about the philosophy in the school curriculum
Teikning af konu að kasta hlutum eins og sirkúslistamaður.

Preschool activities

School curriculum

Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Sunnufold? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.

Operational plan

The operational plan for the school year 2022-2023 is being prepared

What's ahead for Sunnufold? In the operational plan, you'll find, among other things, the school's internal and external evaluations for the last year, an improvement plan, the preschool calendar, and much more.

Parent cooperation

We are all in this together, and as the proverb goes it takes a village to raise a child. Reykjavík City preschools make targeted efforts to consult with and increase parent involvement in preschool activities.

 

All Reykjavík City preschools have parent associations and parent councils.

More about parent activities in preschools More about adaptation
Mynd af lítilli brú á útisvæði leikskólans Sunnufoldar

The Center for Sunnufold

Sunnufold Preschool falls under East Center. East Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Árbær, Grafarholt, Grafarvogur, and Kjalarnes and is a comprehensive information source for municipal services. The Center provides welfare services, school services to preschool and primary schools, day care and recreational counseling, and various other services.

Child prosperity

The Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity has come into effect. The goal is to ensure children and guardians receive the right assistance, at the right time, from the right parties.

Families and children in need of early support have guaranteed access to a prosperity contact in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity contact offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services.

Children, youth, and guardians can reach the school prosperity contact to request integrated services.

The contact person for Sunnufold is: Anna Magnúsdóttir

Photos from Sunnufold